Location & Surroundings
Groton Long Point Main Beach is a beach in Connecticut, United States, at 1 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Groton, 7 km to the northwest. The national capital Washington is about 505 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Groton-New London Airport, 3 km away.
Overview
Groton Long Point Main Beach is beach in New London County, Connecticut, United States.
It is located in New London County, United States.
The elevation is around 1 metre.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in New London County
- Type beach (BCH)
- a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves
Geography
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Coordinates
41° 18' 44" N, 72° 0' 46" W
- Elevation 1 m (DEM: 9 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 215 p/km²
- Built-up 8.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:29
- Sunrise 06:50
- Sunset 18:21
- Day length 11 h 32 min
Other beachs nearby
Nearby
Weather in Groton Long Point Main Beach
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Groton Long Point Main Beach, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 9.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 9.7 to 16.8 C, max wind 7.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 557 W/m2.
Temperature
9.7 C
Wind
0.9 m/s N (353 deg)
Humidity
49 %
Pressure
1,018.4 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 9.7 | 0.9 | 353 | 49 | 1,018.4 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.8 | 5.2 | 210 | 47 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 556.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.2 | 7.0 | 217 | 72 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 239.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.7 | 7.1 | 221 | 76 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.8 | 7.8 | 224 | 83 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 10.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.7 | 6.5 | 250 | 59 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 481.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.2 | 5.2 | 318 | 60 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 237.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.1 | 2.3 | 310 | 64 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 12.8 | 4.6 | 291 | 66 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 10.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.8 | 7.5 | 278 | 47 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 530.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.8 | 5.2 | 323 | 55 | 1,025.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 232.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 10.4 | 3.1 | 317 | 65 | 1,028.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 10.4 | 2.4 | 345 | 65 | 1,031.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 8.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-07 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Groton Long Point Main Beach?
Now 9.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 9.7 to 16.8 C, max wind 7.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 557 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Groton Long Point Main Beach today?
Sunrise around 06:50 and sunset around 18:21 (local time). Day length about 11h 31m.
What is the local time in Groton Long Point Main Beach?
Local time is 17:29. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Groton Long Point Main Beach?
Groton Long Point Main Beach is a beach.
What is the elevation of Groton Long Point Main Beach?
Elevation about 1 m. DEM 9 m.
Where is Groton Long Point Main Beach located?
It is at 41.31232, -72.01285 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Groton Long Point Main Beach in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry